tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post8211730720521979901..comments2016-12-08T23:56:52.917-05:00Comments on paris breakfasts: Vivian's AtelierParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-26559834761283319472012-08-24T10:41:16.087-04:002012-08-24T10:41:16.087-04:00Great pictures. I think your place looks cozy and ...Great pictures. I think your place looks cozy and comfortable. I love those cat pictures. I simply love those feline critters and the way they could wrap everyone around with their paws. Thanks for sharing a slice of your life.Sandy Allainhttp://www.simplyparis.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-33370315896589148472012-08-23T09:42:17.876-04:002012-08-23T09:42:17.876-04:00What fun to visit your blog everyday and see your ...What fun to visit your blog everyday and see your latest eye and mind &quot;candy&quot;! I&#39;ve mentioned you in the watercolor class/workshop that I&#39;ve been attending for years ... and recently brought in Vivian&#39;s book, Le Road Trip. They all loved it! And her first book is sitting on my night stand right now. Thanks for sharing! Her embrodery is divine. (Vivian: how about designing some embroidery kits?!) :-) <br /> CarolH-NY ArtistLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13224198662356766668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-91181245587259348722012-08-23T08:19:11.784-04:002012-08-23T08:19:11.784-04:00Meow.Meow.Sweet Freakhttp://godiloveparis.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-12301967100877300342012-08-23T08:10:53.869-04:002012-08-23T08:10:53.869-04:00After reading about Vivian&#39;s book on your blog...After reading about Vivian&#39;s book on your blog, I bought the book and blogged about it too. Here is my post: www.melindalarson.com/2012/08/le-road-trip.html<br /><br />Thanks for the suggestion!Melinda Larson-Hornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17793446144104728982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-76946989388074607462012-08-23T07:07:22.182-04:002012-08-23T07:07:22.182-04:00Vivians lovely bright open studio certainly looks ...Vivians lovely bright open studio certainly looks conducive to creativity! I also collect little rocks, shells, leaves and feathers etc from places I visit. Lovely memory triggers of a happy day. :-)corriehttp://www.corriecooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-69263226968423077922012-08-22T22:16:42.108-04:002012-08-22T22:16:42.108-04:00After reading her.. When Wanderers cease to Roam.....After reading her.. When Wanderers cease to Roam..book.. which BTW was excellent.. I enjoyed seeing where she lives. I loved her Feather collection and how she framed it. I have been collecting Feathers for years here. What a fantastic way to show them off. I need to check out more of her books. Thanks for the great post.Cris, Artist in Oregonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-17201973844689314792012-08-22T21:58:26.248-04:002012-08-22T21:58:26.248-04:00Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the Trade wi...Sail away from the safe harbor.<br />Catch the Trade winds in your sails.<br />Explore. Dream. Discover.<br /> Mark Twaid (1835-1910)<br /><br />Thanks I missed seeing that SW!Parisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-76581270011483202742012-08-22T21:56:12.178-04:002012-08-22T21:56:12.178-04:00how ever did I come up short?
do you see cats I do...how ever did I come up short?<br />do you see cats I don&#39;t see??Parisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-14358710394825023932012-08-22T21:03:53.814-04:002012-08-22T21:03:53.814-04:00I have read her books &amp; yes, glowing reviews! ...I have read her books &amp; yes, glowing reviews! Love the integration of the Twain quote with the cats...She, like you, finds connections. I wish I could see the embroidery in person, it looks exquisite. And yes, your book will be great! Sketchbook Wanderinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06850319000824866265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-51965492745584782232012-08-22T21:03:12.033-04:002012-08-22T21:03:12.033-04:00Well, you came up a bit short on the cat count but...Well, you came up a bit short on the cat count but there is such a thing as artistic license, so perhaps we should give Ms. Swift the benefit of the doubt.....Loved seeing her embroidery! Makes me want to tackle some more myself!Jeanette, Mistress of Longearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06815875437992974233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-35294154150287998762012-08-22T18:38:26.671-04:002012-08-22T18:38:26.671-04:00Do I see the elusive closet cat in in the upper le...Do I see the elusive closet cat in in the upper left corner of the closet? I have 4 black cats &amp; 1 tuxedo cat, who are clever lurkers all. No Biffs tho! Can hardly wait for Vivian&#39;s new gardens book! OR for yours, dear Carol!!! Vite! Vite!!!Jerri-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14506846271672836978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-82528543162187420652012-08-22T16:43:38.303-04:002012-08-22T16:43:38.303-04:00I just stumbled on your blog as I was Googling wha...I just stumbled on your blog as I was Googling what to wear in Paris in September (my new hubby and I are visiting for our honeymoon). I LOVE your site! The pictures are absolutely so evocative of Paris and all things French. <br />Thanks for giving me this beautiful French moment ce matin.<br />Tres amicalement,<br />Terri<br /><br />Terri in MTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-7870659858635311702012-08-22T16:41:51.115-04:002012-08-22T16:41:51.115-04:00No, no everything is Vivian Swift&#39;s artwork.No, no everything is Vivian Swift&#39;s artwork.Parisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-72050856106690366142012-08-22T16:25:58.137-04:002012-08-22T16:25:58.137-04:00I love cats &amp; I love this post! Nice to see a ...I love cats &amp; I love this post! Nice to see a view of the countryside and the cats scattered about. I like the greenery.<br />Is the third illustration a watercolor by you?Nikonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14271472315834976236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-64785388365440469042012-08-22T10:39:26.385-04:002012-08-22T10:39:26.385-04:00This is ever so charming! Thanks!This is ever so charming! Thanks!robinitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15410692463730623414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-72256494878853393672012-08-22T10:20:25.917-04:002012-08-22T10:20:25.917-04:00Oh là là!
Madame&#39;s in the counting house,
coun...Oh là là!<br />Madame&#39;s in the counting house,<br />counting out the cats -<br />isn&#39;t that a dainty way<br />to entertain the guests?<br /><br />The embroidery is simply out of this world, thank you for sharing your visit with us! <br /><br /><br /><br />Merisi in Viennahttp://merisi.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-78600330999048804132012-08-22T09:50:41.672-04:002012-08-22T09:50:41.672-04:00 Realment tot encantador. Gràcies per fer-me conè... Realment tot encantador. Gràcies per fer-me conèixer a Vivian.Tinta Cirerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04946272938157962258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-10518117776272035982012-08-22T09:40:58.597-04:002012-08-22T09:40:58.597-04:00Oh, it&#39;s all too true: I have nine cats. I sho...Oh, it&#39;s all too true: I have nine cats. I should have showed you my cat food bills -- that would convince you for sure.<br /><br />I&#39;m on the look out for cat No. 10, because I need a new cat...named Biff. I&#39;ve recently realized that I can&#39;t go through life without a cat named Biff. Vivian Swifthttp://www.viviaswiftblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-61101585200592741812012-08-22T09:12:16.332-04:002012-08-22T09:12:16.332-04:00Three cats plus a lurker in the closet is enough i...Three cats plus a lurker in the closet is enough in my books to say whatever you like. <br />I once knew a friend who called her cat &#39;Lurka&#39;<br />The cat was never seen by me or anyone else I know of. There may be something about the mystery of cats that leads one to exaggerate and wish they were more present?Lucindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-45309346333225755262012-08-22T08:53:32.454-04:002012-08-22T08:53:32.454-04:00Wow. She puts my humble embroidered dish towels to...Wow. She puts my humble embroidered dish towels to shame! (http://amykortuem.blogspot.com/2012/06/and-heres-what-i-decided-to-do.html)<br /><br />I love her art, her collections (French dirt!!!!!!) and her cats.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073968486721141173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-14150326507729286752012-08-22T08:11:19.159-04:002012-08-22T08:11:19.159-04:00Vivian sort of yells at me regarding my own book c...Vivian sort of yells at me regarding my own book concept and cracks the whip a lot etc.<br />She&#39;s dogmatic for such a cat person... <br />But we do have fun.Parisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-23567939753773414312012-08-22T08:02:56.300-04:002012-08-22T08:02:56.300-04:00Love her books..thanks to you and her of course:) ...Love her books..thanks to you and her of course:) I love to embroider also:)<br /><br />You two must have fun ensemble.La Table De Nanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.com